For the Love of Winter
Welcome to "For the Love of Winter," a weekly podcast that explores our cultural love affair with winter sports, the mountains, and of course the people who are shaped and forever changed by their love of winter.
Each episode, Kendra and her special guests, share their heartwarming stories, insider tips, and inspiring tales of conquering the slopes. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a winter enthusiast, "For the Love of Winter" will ignite your passion for the snowy wonderland.
So, grab your skis, snowboard, or cozy up by the fireplace and get ready to fall in love with winter all over again. Subscribe now and embrace the chill on "For the Love of Winter"!
For the Love of Winter
Chad Blain
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This week, Kendra sits down with Chad Blain, co-founder of the Jamie Blain Memorial Foundation, also known as Snowboarding Saves, and the filmmaker behind Liam and Friends. Chad shares the deeply personal story of losing his son Jamie to addiction and how that loss inspired a foundation dedicated to supporting mental health and wellness in the snowboard community. He reflects on grief, healing, the role snowboarding has played in his family’s life, and the importance of creating safe spaces for young athletes to talk openly about mental health. The conversation also explores Chad’s new documentary, Liam and Friends, which follows Canadian Olympic snowboarder Liam Gill and the not-for-profit youth empowerment program he created to make snowboarding and mountain sports more accessible to Indigenous youth through mentorship, community, and experiences at Banff Sunshine Village.
What is it you love about winter? Is it the thrill, the beauty, the stillness? As Canadian’s winter is part of our DNA. The snowy season is something that unites from coast to coast. For The Love of Winter, is a podcast that celebrates Canada’s longest season.